U2’s The Edge Officially Becomes an Irish Citizen After Six Decades
After more than six decades living in Ireland, U2 guitarist The Edge has finally made it official: he’s now an Irish citizen.
Born David Howell Evans in England to Welsh parents, The Edge has called Ireland home since the age of one. Yet, despite co-founding one of the country’s most iconic bands and being a cultural ambassador for Ireland for decades, he had never formally applied for citizenship — until now.
The 63-year-old musician was granted Irish citizenship during a ceremony in Killarney, County Kerry, joining 7,500 others from over 140 countries. Wearing an Irish tricolour pin, The Edge took the oath of loyalty and expressed how deeply the moment resonated with him.
“I’ve always felt Irish, Ireland has always been my home,” he shared. “But now it’s official, and it couldn’t feel more significant.”
The Edge highlighted his pride in Ireland’s global leadership, particularly its support for the UN and the international criminal court.
Though U2 has faced criticism over the band’s offshore tax arrangements, The Edge’s commitment to Ireland remains steadfast. “This deepens my connection with my homeland,” he added, calling the day “long overdue, but very special.”
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